The Great Alone

by Kristin Hannah

Sarah's take

I wholeheartedly recommend *The Great Alone* for its raw portrayal of resilience in the face of trauma and the profound bond between mother and daughter. Kristin Hannah beautifully captures the struggle for identity and safety within an unforgiving landscape, making it a must-read for anyone who appreciates complex characters and the strength it takes to confront both external and internal battles.

About the book

In 1974, a volatile Vietnam veteran drags his family to the Alaskan wilderness, where the brutal isolation and endless winters become both refuge and prison. As his PTSD spirals into violence, his wife and thirteen-year-old daughter must find the strength to survive not just the unforgiving landscape, but the man they love who threatens to destroy them.

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